Publisher's Synopsis
""How I Crossed Africa V2: The Coillard Family"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Serpa Pinto and originally published in 1881. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey across Africa with the Coillard family, a group of French Protestant missionaries. The book is divided into chapters that chronicle the group's journey through different regions of Africa, including Angola, the Zambezi River, and the Victoria Falls. The author provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora and fauna, and the people they encounter along the way. The Coillard family's mission was to establish a Christian mission in the interior of Africa, and the book details their struggles and triumphs as they navigated through unfamiliar territories. The author also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, including conflicts between European powers and the impact of the slave trade on African societies. Overall, ""How I Crossed Africa V2: The Coillard Family"" is a fascinating historical account of a challenging and groundbreaking journey through Africa.In Two Volumes. From The Atlantic To The Indian Ocean, Through Unknown Countries Discovery Of The Great Zambesi Affluent, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
